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Mar 17

Four design teams picked to create installations on Greenway this summer

The winners of the fifth Design Biennial Boston will each be awarded $10,000 to construct site-specific installations on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Mar 17

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Updated traffic advisory for St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as well as the annual South Boston Boys and Girls Club Road Race, will be held in South Boston on Sunday, March 19.

Mar 17

2017 City scholarship applications now available to Boston residents

You can apply for a scholarship if you're a Boston resident pursuing an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts.

Mar 16

Creating an iconic Boston.gov

We’ve talked a lot about the new look and feel of Boston.gov — we even made our brand guidelines public. Today, we’re diving into a small but important aspect of the new site: our icons.

Mar 15

Agreement reached between Related Beal, Citgo

Mayor Walsh met with both parties yesterday and offered space in City Hall as a neutral negotiation location until they reached a resolution.

Mar 15

Company One Theatre, Boston Public Library present 'Peerless'

The collaborative venture brings a full-scale, all-ages, pay-what-you-want theatrical production of Jiehae Park’s "Peerless. "

Mar 13

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Mayor's 2017 Greenovate Award nominations open

The 11th Annual Mayor's Greenovate Awards are now accepting nominations.

Mar 13

City of Boston to extend police body camera pilot program

The extension agreement maintains that up to 100 patrol officers will be equipped with body cameras in which on-duty police activity will be conducted.

Mar 9

Boston Public Library's Shakespeare Unauthorized exhibition on view through March 31

The Shakespeare Unauthorized exhibition, presented by Iron Mountain Incorporated, is on view for three remaining weeks.

Mar 8

Statement from Mayor Martin J. Walsh on St. Patrick's Day parade

Mayor Martin J. Walsh released the following statement regarding the exclusion of OUTVETS from this year's St. Patrick's Day parade:

Mar 7

Celebrating Women's History Month

Today, March 8, is International Women's Day! It's important to pause and reflect on the women who impact us everyday — those we know from our everyday lives, and those who've fought for us.

Mar 7

Go Boston 2030 Vision and Action Plan released

The plan is comprised of 58 projects and policies to direct the City of Boston's transportation agenda for the next decade and beyond.

Mar 6

Statement from Mayor Martin J. Walsh on executive order

Mayor Martin J. Walsh released the following statement regarding today's executive order:

Mar 6

Statement from Mayor Martin J. Walsh on loss of Ken Guscott

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released the following statement:

Mar 6

Mayor Walsh, Councilor Pressley seek additional liquor licenses

The proposal, which aims to support economic development citywide, would provide the City of Boston with 152 non-transferable liquor licenses.

Mar 2

Children's savings account pilot program expanded

The program gives families the opportunity to create a long-term savings plan for their children for college, post-secondary education, and job training.

Mar 2

Artist resource manager hired to serve as City liaison to local arts

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the hiring of Julia Ryan as the Artist Resource Manager in the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

Mar 2

Mayor Walsh announces formation of business capital and finance unit

Refocused small business lending will increase economic mobility and prioritize historically underserved neighborhoods and demographics.

Mar 2

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Safety is our first priority at Public Works

At Public Works, our main goal is to provide safe streets and sidewalks for everyone. And everyone includes those who are working in the street!

Mar 1

Boston Public Library to hold March author talks, Shakespeare commemorative programs

Boston Public Library’s March author talks and programs include celebrations of poetry, Women’s History Month, Shakespeare, new works, and more.

Mar 1

Traffic advisory for Boston Massacre reenactment on March 4

The event on Saturday will impact traffic and parking Downtown.

Mar 1

Mayor Walsh releases BuildBPS, a ten-year educational and facilities master plan

The plan will guide a new chapter of renovations and construction in the Boston Public Schools over the next decade and beyond.

Mar 1

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Mayor Walsh's 2017 remarks to the Boston Municipal Research Bureau

Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his remarks at the annual meeting of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau on March 1.

Mar 1

Imagine Boston 2030 book review: Vanessa Calderon-Rosado on 'Villa Victoria'

The book has been recognized as an important part of our City’s history.

Feb 28

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Data released from first automated bike count in Boston

The Transportation Department counted nearly 30,000 bike trips per day across 60 locations in September 2016.

Feb 28

Mayor Walsh announces food truck advisory committee

Working closely with the Mayor's Office of Economic Development, the Committee consists of industry stakeholders who will provide recommendations on areas of food truck policy, as well as engage...